On this page, you will learn how to configure linear lights: download the designs by clicking on some of the images and test it yourself! You can also browse the menus below to cut to the chase:
LED Strip Effect - Version 2.0.2 or lower
| ATTENTION: The images on this page were rendered in version 2.0.7. In previous versions, your result may be different. |
TIP: Some images in this article have the *.promob designs that open with your Promob. If necessary, also find out how to unzip the downloaded file here.
Intensity and Thickness
The ratio between the Intensity and Thickness parameters is more important than their isolated values.
Smaller thicknesses with higher intensities generate linear concentrated light.
Larger thicknesses with lower intensities generate lines of greater aura, of diffused light.
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Color and Intensity
Color and Intensity are related. Color is affected by Light Intensity.
The more intense the light, the lighter the color.
In the image on the right, the same orange turns yellow by the intensity of the light.
This relationship between Color and Intensity allows achieving the effect where the color of light is not constant and changes along with the diffusion aura. Notice below in the Reference Photo how warm linear light has different shades of orange and yellow as it propagates.
Design signed by Dantas & Passos Arquitetura. Photo: publicity | Maura Mello.
On your Promob, different light intensities will help you achieve the effect shown in the photo above.
In the design below, the light intensity is greater, and more yellow appears:
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In this design below, the light intensity is lower, and thus more orange (the original color) appears:
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Optical illusion
Just as color is altered by the intensity of light, it alone can give the impression of intensity.
Dark colors make linear light look intense, and light colors make it look soft.
In the images below, only the color has been changed. Notice how orange makes it look like the light is more intense:
Scene Composition
1. Clarity
Dark scenes highlight linear light, and in bright scenes, greater intensity may be required for its effect to appear.
In the image on the left, the linear light alone illuminates the scene, and the light stands out in the shadows.
In the image on the right, the scene is illuminated by other lights, and the linear effect loses its impact.
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2. Position
The location of linear light is as important as the Intensity and Thickness parameters.
In the image on the left with the linear one away from the wall, the light is diffused.
In the image on the right, with the linear close to the wall, the light bounces and is concentrated.
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3. MCodes
The finishes applied to nearby surfaces affect the result of linear light.
In the image on the left, a rough finish makes the light less intense.
On the right, a reflective finish intensifies the effect of linear light.
Noise and Resolution
In scenes full of refraction and reflexes, opt for larger resolutions.
In images with lower resolutions, little noise can be perceived.
On images with higher resolutions the refinement is maximum, and the noise is imperceptible.
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LED Strip Effect - Version 2.0.2 or lower
In the Initial and Final qualities, the render gains performance, and the LED strip effect.
For diffused linear light use Professional quality.
This feature is exclusive to plugin versions prior to 2.0.7.